Philippine government policy crucial to VOIP growth

27.06.2006
Rather than granting them perks, a clear and fair legal framework is enough incentive for service providers to help the Philippine government modernize its telecommunications infrastructure.

The government is eyeing to cut by almost half its yearly expenses on communications by moving to voice-over Internet protocol (VOIP), instead of traditional fixed line.

The National Telecommunications Commission has already ruled VOIP as a value-added service (VAS). The House of Representatives, meanwhile, has passed a bill deregulating VOIP thereby opening up the market for both traditional and larger telecommunications companies and newer VAS providers.